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Logging trail – Ryvoan Bothy Loop from Aviemore

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Logging trail – Ryvoan Bothy Loop from Aviemore

Meryl planned a mountain bike ride

June 22, 2021

Logging trail – Ryvoan Bothy Loop from Aviemore

Moderate

03:48

47.2km

12.5km/h

420m

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Overview

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.0 km for 592 m

After 15.1 km for 138 m

After 38.4 km for 385 m

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Train Station

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3.44 km

Aviemore to Glenmore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very cruisey as a descent. Would be quite a long climb if done in the other direction. But a great place to improve confidence on a mountain bike for all ages.

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9.12 km

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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11.6 km

View of Loch Morlich from Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Lake

See cairngorms.co.uk/photo-posts for more info

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17.0 km

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Highlight • Lake

Legend has is that the water here is so green because the pixies wash their clothes in the water here. Or it might be to do with the trees. Whatever, …

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18.2 km

Ryvoan Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

There's …

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22.1 km

River Nethy Ford

Highlight • River

There's something very satisfying about charging through a river ford. As long as you don't mind wet feet, that is.

The name 'Nethy' is thought to be pre-gaelic, and comes from an ancient word meaning 'gleaming'.

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36.0 km